Study of Educational Needs of Iran Public Libraries Foundation Librarians in Khozestan Province
Purpose: This paper identifies educational needs of public library librarians in Khozestan province, Iran. Method: this study was carried out using descriptive approach and survey method. Researcher made questionnaire is used for data collection and descriptive statistic applied for data analysis....
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
| Published: |
Iran Public Libraries Foundation
2013-01-01
|
| Series: | تحقیقات اطلاعرسانی و کتابخانههای عمومی |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://publij.ir/article-1-273-en.pdf |
| Summary: | Purpose: This paper identifies educational needs of public library librarians in Khozestan province, Iran.
Method: this study was carried out using descriptive approach and survey method. Researcher made questionnaire is used for data collection and descriptive statistic applied for data analysis.
Findings: 71.43 percent of public librarians of Khozestan province are trained by in-service education programs. They noticed that information technology changes are the main cause for their needs and requirements to expand skills. Budget shortage is identified as a main obstacle in the way of implementation of these programs. They think that in-service education is urgent in the fields like internet skills, reference service, adult education, resource organization, children services, and education helper books.
Originality/Value: results of the study could be helpful for administrators in designing in-service programs concerning librarians’ educational needs. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2645-5730 2645-6117 |